Marquis 420 Sport Coupe Owner's Manual page 103

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Finish repair Procedures
Although the process will allow damaged areas to be repaired with amazing results,
it is only a repair procedure. Items repaired may not be restored to their original
pristine condition.
Wood Finish Buffing Procedure
removing Dents in Wood Finish
Filling Dents in Wood Finish
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1. Clean surface with 3M cloths (3M #23589).
2. Identify the problem area & start sanding with 1200, 1500 & 2000 grit
sandpaper.
3. Clean area with alcohol and confirm area is ready to be buffed - if not,
repeat steps 1 thru 3.
4. Start buffing with a small amount of 3M Extra Cut Compound using the
3M Perfect It Buffing Pad #05737 (White Color).
5. Next apply a small amount of 3M Finesse It Final Finish Compound
using the 3M Perfect It Buffing Pad #05725 (Black/Grey Color).
6. Repeat if necessary if swirl marks appear.
7. Clean up area with 3M cloths (3M #23589) and 3M Clean and Shine.
1. Apply water to the wood with a wet rag.
2. Apply heat to the wood with either an iron or a hand steamer.
3. Sand area with 400 grit sandpaper.
4. Replace color with Triclad Water Base Stain 13-9810, being careful not
to get any material outside of the sanded area (this will result in a dark
ring around the patch).
5. Apply Poly Sealer TH-20: 3 to 4 coats with a paintbrush, allow 15
minutes between coats, allow 2 hours to dry.
6. Apply Poly Topcoat SC-4185: 3 to 4 coats with a paintbrush, allow 15
minutes between coats, let dry for at least 8 hours.
7. Level patch with a razor blade and sand with 1200, 1500 and 2000 grit
sandpaper.
8. Following buffing procedure.
1. Locate the correct Burn Sticks color to match finished wood.
2. Apply Burn in Balm around area of patch to protect wood from heat.
3. Melt material into dented or chipped area.
4. Even the patch with an iron and remove any excess Burn Stick material.
5. Scuff material with 600 grit sandpaper.
6. Apply Poly Sealer TH-20: 3 to 4 coats with a paintbrush, allow 15
minutes between coats, and let dry for at least 8 hours.
7. Level patch with a razor blade & sand with 1200, 1500 & 2000 grit
sandpaper and follow with buffing procedure.
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